Thesis in International Relations

Course NameThesis in International Relations
Course CodePOS345 / POS545
Description‘The main goal of this course is to bring together the knowledge acquired throughout the course of your studies to write a good bachelor’s thesis. This course is conducted as “independent study”, individual work with your advisor – specialist in the chosen area – with an aim to develop your thesis proposal (final project of the Thesis Seminar course) into a full-fledged thesis. Throughout the course, your advisor will give step-by-step (chapter-by-chapter) guidance on theory and its application, structuring of chapters and logic of arguments made. You advisor will also help you with orientation in topic-relevant literature and primary sources such as media, public or archival/historical data.
Learning OutcomesApplied Theory Theses:
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
– Demonstrate their ability to put together a cohesive and wholesome research design;
– Demonstrate their understanding of theory;
– Demonstrate application of theory to case(s) on the appropriate BA level;
– Support their argumentation with relevant evidence and proper reference to sources;
– Comprehensively communicate their findings in written form. Historical Theses: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
– Demonstrate their ability to put together a historical study reflecting on the context/position from which it is written;
– Demonstrate their ability to keep in line of the chosen historical approach; – Demonstrate historical accuracy;
– Support their argumentation with relevant evidence and proper reference to sources;
– Comprehensively communicate their findings in written form.
SchoolSchool of International Relations and Diplomacy (IRD)
LevelBachelor / Master
Number of credits (US / ECTS)3 US / 6 ECTS
PrerequisitesThesis seminar